What Is A Throttle Return Spring?

If your car does not use an electric throttle, it will use a throttle cable that runs to the throttle body or your carburetor and is attached to the accelerator. When you push the pedal, the throttle kicks into action and a valve opens to increase your fuel and air intake. Once you release the pedal, your throttle return spring will rebound your pedal back into its resting position, cutting the gas/air intake.

Common Signs And Symptoms That You Need to Replace A Throttle Return Spring

• Accelerator pedal moves flimsily
• Engine speed not dropping after you release accelerator
• Accelerator cable is jammed

How Important Is This Service?

If your car cannot slow down or speed up when it needs to, you are at a very high risk of an accident. We believe it is no joke to leave the throttle return spring unrepaired, so if you face any of the symptoms ask one of our technicians to come by and have it fixed. Do not drive until it is properly functioning.